Think before you speak or write over the next month, or you could hurt somebody unintentionally. It's especially important to check all correspondence or documentation twice before mailing or travelling, or you'll end up ruing the day in some way. Miscommunication abounds now Mercury turns retrograde.

You're being pressured into making a decision about your resources, and it doesn't feel good. Maintain control over your money, even if it means ending a relationship. You shouldn't have to gamble your hard-earned security for love. It's time to find friends who don't care about your bank account.

The desire to completely change your look could be rooted in guilt; what are you trying to escape? You're better off exorcising your demons; besides, you don't want to fool around with your appearance when you're feeling this confused. With a group of hostile planets above you, including Mercury spinning retrograde in Gemini, commit to nothing or no-one.

You may be reconsidering a spiritual activity that no longer has any meaning for you. Don't interpret this as losing the faith. It simply means you need to find a new way to nourish your soul. Put any big decisions off until next month. Right now, it's best to experiment with different practices and rituals.

A power struggle between a friend, relative or love interest catches you right in the middle of an emotional wrangle. Consider how you've contributed to the problem. It's not possible to be a mediator in a quarrel like this. Take one person's side, and stay firm. One of your relationships will suffer, but it won't be for long.

You're starting to think that your career isn't headed in the right direction, and long to make a change. This is just your ruler Mercury confusing the situation. Keep doing what you're doing, at least until the end of the month. By the time July arrives, you'll feel more secure about what you want and how to get it.

A person with an unusual background shows you that there's more than one way to skin a cat. Try not to cling too strongly to the beliefs you've held since you were a child. The more open-minded you are about other philosophies, the easier you will find solutions to stubborn problems. It's better to bend than break.

A power struggle over money or sexual issues makes you burn with rage, but you need to keep your cool. Sometimes it's not possible to retain total control over either or play one off against the other. By letting your fists open just a bit, you will retain more than you anticipate. Today is a test of your generosity; don't let the Universe down.

A close partnership is showing signs of strain, mainly because you have very different views of life. Either accept your loved one's unique views or move on to greener pastures. It's not fair to punish them for views they have held since childhood. Besides, you knew about this situation when you first got involved.

Unhealthy practices are starting to catch up with you; revise your diet and exercise program to suit your fitness, work and energy needs. If this means cutting back on job and family responsibilities, so be it. You can't afford to gamble with your health, especially when so many people are counting on you.

Certain people you rely on aren't giving you the support you crave, mainly because your risk-taking scares them. Waiting for other folks approval is no way to go through life. Just move forward with your plans without notifying anyone in advance. Someone could undermine your confidence if you hesitate for even a minute.

Now is not the best time to resource renovations to your home, no matter how pressing they may seem. Put off heavy jobs until next month, when your money will stretch further. Put your imagination to the test by working around structural problems. This will give you a better idea of what work really needs to be performed.